Veteran Owned Business Certification

Contact Us

WDVA and WEBS (Washington’s Electronic Business Solution) have teamed up to streamline the registration and certification process for vendors who want to do business with Washington State agencies or municipalities.

Certification is free and requires only basic veteran discharge status and business information to complete.

Proof of Honorable Veteran Status (copy of 1 of the following items*)- DD214 member 4 copy, Retired VA ID Card, Retirement Certificate, Discharge Certificate - or if currently serving your military ID, badge, recent paystub, or letter on military letterhead. If you need to order a new copy of your DD214 you can do so at www.archives.gov .

Proof of 51% ownership (copy of 1 of the following items*)- Master Business application, business plan, operating agreement, meeting minutes, shares report, stock certificate breakdown, tax forms with ownership %, or if sole proprietorship your license. If a community property or 2 veteran 50/50 split you are eligible as long as the veteran maintains day to day operational control of the business.

Proof the business is a Washington State Enterprise which is defined as an enterprise which is incorporated in the state of Washington as a Washington domestic corporation, or an enterprise whose principal place of business is located within the state of Washington for enterprises which are not incorporated.

Veteran or Servicemember Owned Businesses registered in WEBS and certified by WDVA will be listed on the WDVA website.

Why get certified as a WDVA Veteran or Servicemember Owned Business?

Washington State agencies have been asked by Governor Inslee to do 5% of their purchasing from Veteran or Servicemember Owned Businesses. By linking the WDVA Certified Veteran and Servicemember Owned Business list to WEBS, state agencies will now have a way to identify WDVA Certified Businesses AND keep track of how they’re doing toward their purchasing goals.

It will also help private businesses and citizens across the state with easy access to your business information through the list of WDVA Certified Veteran or Servicemember Owned Businesses in their communities.

And it makes you eligible to apply for the Veterans Linked Deposit Program which can improve access to capital for certified Veteran and Servicemember Owned Business enterprises by decreasing interest rates on small business loans up to 2%!

Donate

Mailing Address

Disclaimer

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), including the State Veterans Homes, does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. WDVA complies with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act in its facilities, activities, programs and services. WDVA can provide auxiliary aids and services such as assistive listening devices, TDD/TTY and ASL/ESL interpreters, etc., at no charge for persons with disabilities.

WDVA Twitter

WDVA Facebook

Mailing Address

Disclaimer

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), including the State Veterans Homes, does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. WDVA complies with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act in its facilities, activities, programs and services. WDVA can provide auxiliary aids and services such as assistive listening devices, TDD/TTY and ASL/ESL interpreters, etc., at no charge for persons with disabilities.